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I could always see myself being a teacher. I remember sitting in class as a kid, listening to the teacher and thinking, you know, I'm pretty sure I could explain that a little bit better.

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Rick Riordan
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: June 5
Author
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Teacher
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Military City
USA
Richard Russell Riordan
Jr.
Richard Russell Riordan Jr
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Littles
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